Church Of St Mary

The Church of St Mary is a small church with medieval origins, located on Eastrop Lane. It was constructed in 1774, with later additions in 1886, 1912, and 1969. The east end of the church was completed in 1744, while the middle section, which was formerly the nave, was built in 1886. The nave was extended westward in 1912 by Sir T G Jackson, and a western lobby was added in 1969, connecting to a church hall.

The chancel features red brick walling in Flemish bond, a 4-light 19th-century Gothic window, and a steep tiled roof. The middle section, which includes a 2-bay north transept, has a stone exterior above a flint base, with yellow brickwork on the interior accented by red bands. It has a painted 2-light window and a steep tiled roof supported by interior arch braces.

The wider western nave is constructed of flint with stone dressings, comprising 2 bays with unequal traceried lights, and a tall tiled roof that supports a western shingled bell tower. The small porch at the west end of the old nave has been replaced by a modern entrance with a flat roof and full-height glazing.

Inside, there are old gravestone floor slabs, including one dated 1663, a Royal Coat of Arms from 1817, and late 19th-century glazed tile panels on the east wall featuring the Lord's Prayer, the Commandments, and the Creed. There is also a painting of the Crucifixion of uncertain date. The churchyard contains old tombstones and a modern lychgate.